Not directly related to traffic issues but the writer recently came across this local Forum
http://www.ls26.org.uk/forum/index.php
Within the Politically Speaking section there are some interesting views and opinions about the work of local councillors.
Monday 22 August 2011
Monday 1 August 2011
MP Support - What support?
Almost exactly two years ago to the day a small delegation met, on Leeds Hill, with the then Shadow Transport Minister, Robert Goodwill. The meeting was reported as follows:
On Monday 3rd August, a small delegation of local residents had a brief and informal meeting with Alec Shelbrooke, Conservative parliamentary candidate for this area, and Robert Goodwill MP, Shadow Transport Minister. The meeting was held in a lay-by on Leeds Road and above the noise of the traffic, and within feet of speeding HGV's, the concerns of local residents were outlined to Robert Goodwill who listened and commented understandingly.
During the meeting, not only was the the lack of action from the councillors condemned, but much was said about what the Conservatives would do about road safety, and the concerns of local communities, if they were in government. Well now they are in government (sort of), and what differences have we seen..........!
In the last email correspondence from Alec Shelbrooke he makes the following comment:
'Having Cllr Bruce on board can only, hopefully, help the situation. I am hopeful that being a member of the ruling administration, senior Councillor and officers will listen to Cllr Bruce as they have clearly not been listening to what I have been saying.'
A consistent level of effectiveness regardless of political party.
On Monday 3rd August, a small delegation of local residents had a brief and informal meeting with Alec Shelbrooke, Conservative parliamentary candidate for this area, and Robert Goodwill MP, Shadow Transport Minister. The meeting was held in a lay-by on Leeds Road and above the noise of the traffic, and within feet of speeding HGV's, the concerns of local residents were outlined to Robert Goodwill who listened and commented understandingly.
During the meeting, not only was the the lack of action from the councillors condemned, but much was said about what the Conservatives would do about road safety, and the concerns of local communities, if they were in government. Well now they are in government (sort of), and what differences have we seen..........!
In the last email correspondence from Alec Shelbrooke he makes the following comment:
'Having Cllr Bruce on board can only, hopefully, help the situation. I am hopeful that being a member of the ruling administration, senior Councillor and officers will listen to Cllr Bruce as they have clearly not been listening to what I have been saying.'
A consistent level of effectiveness regardless of political party.
Proposed meeting date still to be confirmed
There have been a number of queries as to whether the August meeting has been arranged - Due to individuals being away on holiday no date has been confirmed, contact will be made with all interested parties as soon as something is known.